She stood quietly for a few moments, enjoying the brief tranquility until a sudden, loud noise and bright, flaring light reflected from the buildings a few blocks away. What on earth? What is that? The light slowly diminished after pulsating several times in timed succession. She watched as it flickered out, quickly realizing she shouldnât dallyâthere would be hell to pay if he discovered her taking a break. No such luck. "Lucy! Is that all? Do I have to come down there, and beat you again?â âNo, MasterâIâll do better. Please let me try.â
Brian McCulloughâs On the Edge of Now, Book IIâNo Manâs Land, the second in a six-book series, transports readers to a time and place when history shifts, the forgotten come to life, and authority disintegrates. Tag, Rose, and Claire discover societal atrocities still exist as they search for a way out. For a way back to their families. For a way back home.